{"product_id":"astrea-snail","title":"Astrea Snail","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe classic reef-tank grazer, and for good reason. The Astrea Snail wears a cone-shaped shell with a textured, ridged surface — often crowned with small spiky projections — that gives it a rugged, sculptural look against the rockwork. What it lacks in flash it makes up for in pure algae-eating efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese are some of the most reliable film-algae grazers in the hobby, working glass and rock surfaces relentlessly and reaching into spots larger snails miss. Their smaller footprint makes them ideal for keeping nuisance algae in check without disturbing corals or rockscape. Peaceful to a fault, they'll never bother a frag or a tankmate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOne honest note worth knowing: unlike Trochus snails, Astreas struggle to flip themselves back over if they topple onto the sand. It's worth a quick scan during feedings to set any stragglers upright — a small habit that keeps your crew healthy and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAffordable, hardy, and endlessly productive, the Astrea remains a foundational pick for nano tanks and full reefs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScientific name: \u003cem\u003eAstraea tecta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMax size: ~1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiet: film algae, diatoms, and cyanobacteria grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTemperament: peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReef compatibility: reef-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCare level: easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eParameters: 76–80°F, salinity 1.024–1.026, stable pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrip acclimate over 1–2 hours before introducing to your display. Like all marine invertebrates, sensitive to copper and sudden swings in salinity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43862766256194,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/3279\/8786\/files\/astrea-snails-removebg-preview_png_3f715102-c9ed-415c-8280-c806f22c8528.avif?v=1781623727","url":"https:\/\/treasurecorals.com\/products\/astrea-snail","provider":"Treasure Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}